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BK05 YTO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 97,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,363 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 90,363 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,682 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,682 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 83,474 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 83,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 80,666 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 80,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside headlight dim

Fail 18 Feb 2019 77,207 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlight dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,906 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake sticking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 72,906 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake sticking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,016 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres getting low

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,016 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres getting low

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,006 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2016 62,985 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,593 miles

rear brake pads worn low

slight run out on offside front brake which appeared to clear during test brakes are wet from rain.

wiper blades are splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,368 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 47,368 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,437 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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BK05 YTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK05 YTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK05 YTO registered?

BK05 YTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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